Watermead Park
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Watermead Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Watermead Country Park, a lovely green space in Leicester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Abbey Pumping Station
Glimpse into the history of Leicester’s industrial, scientific and technological heritage at this museum set inside a former sewage pumping station.
National Space Centre
Learn about the solar system and famous space missions, become a trainee astronaut for the day and attend planetarium shows at this interactive museum.
Haymarket Memorial Clock Tower
This 19th-century monument is a favorite meeting point for locals and a gateway to the city’s shopping districts, historic attractions and vibrant Cultural Quarter.
Curve Theatre
At the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is this modern theater, which hosts everything from ballets and concerts to dramas and stand-up comedy shows.
Leicester Cathedral
Home to the crypt of King Richard III, this medieval church also has impressive carvings, ornate chapels and a public art instillation.